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Assault of the Party Nerds
Ritchie Spencer and his friends have a problem. They are the only four members of their fraternity, and they are all graduating. They must find a way to bring in more members before they leave, and dodge their way around the rival jock fraternity.
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Plot Summary
In this low-budget sci-fi horror comedy, a group of college students discovers a strange meteorite that, when brought to a party, turns the attendees into rampaging zombies. The remaining survivors must band together to fight off the infected and find a way to reverse the bizarre transformation before everyone succumbs to the alien influence.
Critical Reception
Assault of the Party Nerds is a cult classic primarily known for its schlocky B-movie charm and over-the-top gore, rather than critical acclaim. It's often cited by fans of the genre for its earnest, if flawed, attempt at combining comedy with horror elements, resulting in a film that is more enjoyable for its unintentional humor and sheer audacity.
What Reviewers Say
Enjoys a cult following for its campy nature and gore.
Praised for its energetic, albeit amateurish, execution of sci-fi horror tropes.
Often viewed as a fun, trashy B-movie experience.
Google audience: Google user reviews are not readily available for this niche film, but it is generally recognized within cult film communities as a B-movie with a dedicated following.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on 16mm film and has gained a cult following over the years, often screened at midnight movie events.
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